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S12 EPD

2004 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,251 mi
Last recorded78,251 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 EPD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 122,958 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 119,724 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 70,360 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2021 66,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,120 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 62,032 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 84,710 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 84,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,334 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 69,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,543 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,658 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,659 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,657 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,911 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,920 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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S12 EPD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S12 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S12 EPD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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